Scorching heat wave bakes US as heat index soars past 100 F
By Brendan O'Brien CHICAGO (Reuters) -Tens of millions of Americans were confronted with a one-two punch of brutally hot temperatures
1970-01-01 08:00
Not So Fast: Why the Mets should keep Justin Verlander
The Mets have already unloaded veterans Eduardo Escobar and David Robertson via trade; the firestorm is under way. But should GM Billy Eppler also deal ace Justin Verlander?The rumors are already swirling: Could veteran ace Justin Verlander be heading to the hard-hitting Texas Rangers?Better...
1970-01-01 08:00
MLB trade grades: Why the Mets won the David Robertson deal
Seven games back in the National League Wild Card race, the New York Mets opted to trade closer David Robertson to the division-rival Miami Marlins for two prospects. So who won the trade?First things first: David Robertson might be the Mets' MVP this season.After superstar closer Edwin...
1970-01-01 08:00
'These are songs that I have written for me, they come from a real place...' Liam Fender on his new music, 'Nigel Gallagher' copying his cover and why he considered using a pseudonym to avoid comparisons with brother Sam
Liam Fender opens up about his debut EP 'Love Will...', his new songs and indie rock star brother Sam Fender.
1970-01-01 08:00
'I had the most insane eyebrows': Benny Safdie adopted unkempt apperance for Oppenheimer
Benny Safdie grew bushy eyebrows for his role as Hungarian-American physicist Edward Teller in 'Oppenheimer'.
1970-01-01 08:00
'Too distracting': Julia Roberts rejected for Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One role
Director Christopher McQuarrie has revealed Julia Roberts was almost hired for a flashback scene in 'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One' but was deemed too distracting.
1970-01-01 08:00
DNA analysis contributes to murder charges in 1993 killing of Tampa-area girl, authorities say
A Florida man has been charged with murder in the 1993 death of 12-year-old Jennifer Odom, a Tampa-area girl who had disappeared after getting off her school bus, authorities said Thursday.
1970-01-01 08:00
Typhoon Doksuri destroys power lines, closes factories as it rips into China
By Bernard Orr and Yimou Lee BEIJING/TAIPEI (Reuters) -Typhoon Doksuri swept into China's southeastern Fujian province on Friday unleashing heavy
1970-01-01 08:00
Where barbershops are a community hub, he's filling them with books to help young boys find excitement in reading
Former teacher Alvin Irby created Barbershop Books, a nationwide literacy program that turns barbers into ambassadors in its mission to encourage thousands of boys to read for fun.
1970-01-01 08:00
4 Cardinals post-deadline extension candidates not named Jack Flaherty
With the rumor mill churning and the likelihood that Cardinals' pitchers Jack Flaherty and Jordan Montgomery will be traded before the August 1 deadline, it will be interesting to see who could be considered for a contract extension.Flaherty and Mongomery are two St. Louis Cardinals who wil...
1970-01-01 08:00
You've got Mali: MoD accidentally emails Russia ally
Defence officials say the emails did not contain information that could compromise operational security.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kylie Minogue announces Las Vegas residency
Tickets are expected to go on sale on 9 August for a series of shows in Sin City later this year.
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